I'm usually a very calm person, occationally I feel like I want to explode. That I find entertaining and a satisfying releaf is humor. I alway try to find the humor in our f-ed circumstances. I hope you can find comfort in times of stress!

Yes, I suffer extremely dangerous rages. The sheer surprise of them gives me the upper hand, whether I want the upper hand, or not. Not. Like you, when I come to, I am shocked and discouraged to discover I can be that dangerous.

I finally seem to be getting the handle on it. 'Bout time. I am crowding 60 and still not as helpless as a stereotype. My husband is twice my size and there is not a doubt that I can take him out easier than I can stop a triggered rage.

So far as I can tell, prevention and channeling are the only tools that work on my own rages. For prevention, I work on early warning signs and knowing my triggers. When I cannot accomplish full prevention of the oncoming rage, I work on channeling it until it spends itself. During the worst of my rage phase, I spent allot of time in the desert, beating up on helpless cacti. Environmentalists have me posted on their Most Wanted Threat wall.

Hope you find what works for you. Aside from being dangerous, these rages on no fun, whatsoever.

I'm way too tired, from about 2yrs of battling insomnia to work up to a good rage.

Shame, too. I'd like to just get it all out of my system ... at least once.

There has to be a "healthy" way to do it.

I wonder about martial arts ... or spin classes ... or kickboxing ... or ... literally ... some kind of hard physical work.

I've never come back from a strenuous hike, with a full pack, feeling much rage or anxiety.

Or a long run. Or a day skiing. Or a 50-mile bike trip.

Is it a cure ? No.

Does it help ?

Sometimes.

I promise to never get on your bad sides -- either of you -- and wish you peace, health, and fortitude.

I usually say "strength," but ... I think you've got that covered ;-)

Jessica I am glad you have the ability to be calm I wish I could do that thats amazing....Arfie I am righ there with you I have no doubt abut taking anyone out when I am in a rage it is a strength that comes out of no where ina split second and t feels horrible to be this way. I had no warning sign when he got into my personal space it was too late, Thanks for the advice maybe the older I get the better it will get....David you are probably right a hard physical workout might help. Thanks for the wish of peace..and all the advice I do appreciate it.

The one thing my crazy psychiatrist did say to me is that I am full of rage. The anger was the first sign of my PTSD and I have struggled with the anger and frustration ever since.
I have good control over it right now, but sleep and eating right play a big part in keeping it under control. So does keeping your stress levels low.
I am sure exercise would help, but I am too exhausted for that right now.
You do need to find an outlet for that anger. Maybe go see a therapist. You cannot go around hitting people, that will get you in trouble with the law and only cause more issues. You may need help to find a better outlet for that anger and rage. Good luck and keep us updated on what works for you.

crazycanuk you are so right about an outlet .....

I was nothing close to my younger brother's rages that stemmed from an older brother's teasing. However mine were quiet, pent up and when I let it out it was messy.
I learned to leave the room and take some deep breathes which helps, a lot.
Sometimes it helps to just unleash the frustration onto a good punching bag. I beat up a mattress once when I didn't have a punching bag. But, the best thing to do is to realise wheather or not you are in a situation where you could get very angry and take it out on people. If you are, you need to remove yourself from the situation. Leave the room or just give yourself some distance and take some slow deep breaths. Cleanching and unclench in your fists or rolling your shoulders back to release tension. Anything that will help you to calm down.
Learn the warning signs that you are getting angry so you can get out of a bad situation before it evolves into a rage you find hard to control.
I wish you the best and I hope you feel better :)

Thank you very much for the advice.